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Man, girl charged in killing of girl's mom

Saturday, August 22, 2009 8:22:11 PM

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Tracy Lynn Bellard didn't show up for work Friday. Her family owned and operated a local steakhouse that we featured as a great place to eat, Mimi G's. They are successful because each and everyone of her family are so nice to the people they serve. Tracy waited on us the last time we were there with our grand daughter.

Joseph Dewayne Douglas was charged Monday with murdering Tracy Lynn Bellard at her McDade home while her daughter watched.

Tracy had previously filed a complaint with police saying Douglas had established a relationship with her underage daughter. He was subsequently charged with indecency with a child, harboring a runaway and criminal trespass and was released on bail.

Douglas' arrest affidavit states that his 13-year-old brother brought a .22-caliber rifle to Douglas at Bellard's home. Police did not say where the boy got the gun. The 13-year-old told police he saw Douglas shoot and kill Bellard in the presence of Bellard's daughter, the affidavit states.

The girl told investigators that she was present when Douglas shot her mother, the affidavit said. She said Douglas left her home in her mother's car. She said Douglas told her later that he had disposed of the body, the affidavit states.

In Texas, if three or more people see you commit a murder, you go straight to death row. Too bad one more person wasn't there.
Douglas took Tracy's body to his grandparents house, where he lived, and burned it. How did we guess this loser didn't have a place of his own?

Update:
There has been another twist in a shocking homicide in Bastrop County.
When investigators charged Joseph Douglas, 18, with murder in the death of the mother of his 14-year-old girlfriend, it didn't take long to realize that Douglas' troubled past goes back at least five years to a camp for emotionally disturbed boys known as Woodside Trails.

Jack Reynolds is now 41. Five years ago, he served as a camp counselor at Woodside Trails.

"We dealt with severely emotionally disturbed juvenile sex offenders out at Woodside trails," Reynolds said.

One of those kids was Douglas -- now 18 and accused of killing Tracy Lynn Bellard and burning her remains on his grandparents property in Bastrop County.

Five years ago, when Douglas was 13, he accused his in camp counselor of sexual abuse. That counselor was Reynolds, who learned on Tuesday that Douglas had been arrested and charged with murder.

Reynolds and the camp were cleared of all charges. Douglas had a history of making the same allegations about family members.

Sex With Farm Animals Always Leads to an unStable RelationshipPreceeded in Death by Mary Jo Kopechne - Ted Kennedy

Comments

Dacotah Wednesday, August 19, 2009 6:09:33 PM

sad

Anonymous Friday, August 21, 2009 12:33:17 AM

Kellie Herndon Newman writes: My heart and prayers are with my family at this time and always. Words can not express nor begin to tell this story of pain. Know that I love you all so very much and I am here for all of you. Uncle Charles, Aunt YoYo, Denise, Wendy, I pray you can find all the strength and love to help you walk this path you now face yourself on. I am praying so very hard for you. I love you all Kellie Herndon Newman

Claudette claudette.bb Friday, August 21, 2009 9:27:31 AM

That's awful, I can't even think of anything to say sad

MsBeHaven Friday, August 21, 2009 5:23:02 PM

My sister was murdered, and even I can not begin to understand what this family must be going through. The senselessness of it all is beyond words, and the pain of it is unimaginable.
My prayers are with this family.

Rickcwbywz Friday, August 21, 2009 5:28:09 PM

Kellie,
Everyone loves your family. They have a lot of support. It is going to take a lot of time for them to heal from this but they have many people praying for them.

We know what it is like to lose someone in this way. Lenora's sister was murdered for $23.

Dacotah Friday, August 21, 2009 7:08:26 PM

I'm soooooo sorry to hear this.
My prayers go out to you Mrs. Rick.
heart

Anonymous Saturday, August 22, 2009 5:00:30 AM

Anonymous writes: I just found out about this. I've been trapped in the Ozarks for 8 years now and heard through the grapevine. I could not believe this. I worked for years with the family and had many a good and sometimes sad time with them. I still cannot believe this was the beautiful sweet baby that I would hold would grow up to do such a thing. All of my heart goes out to the family; Yoyo,Wendy, and all of the rest of you. This comes as a real low point in my life as it is, but if I could I would take your pain. There is no way I can. Tracy was a person I could say I loved and trusted, as did so many. The world will truely be a lesser place without her. I wish that I hadn't ever left the area after Grandma Jewel died, maybe I could have been for something, anything that could have changed this. I am so sorry for all that I have done and didn't do. Tracy was so special and loving, I don't remember ever having anything to say bad about anyone. She was a saint alone for what she had to go through with what she had deal with her son, much less anything else she did. Tracy you we be missed more than anyone here still on earth will know. But I know where you are, say hello to Grandma for me, will you? Love ya girl.

Anonymous Saturday, August 29, 2009 11:37:44 AM

Mads(from Denmark) writes: "In Texas, if three or more people see you commit a murder, you go straight to death row. Too bad one more person wasn't there." How the hell would killing him have made anything better, whatsoever? Death penalty is put in place by a society that'd rather kill off their problems than actually deal with them. Disgusting.

Rickcwbywz Saturday, August 29, 2009 4:33:21 PM

This poor little excuse for a human has ruined the lives of an entire family with one shot. It wasn't an accident. He had his brother bring him the gun. That is over twenty minutes he had to contemplate what he was going to do. He was going to walk in on an innocent, unprotected woman bleed her life out on to the floor, carry her limp body to a pile of trash, then burn her remains beyond recognition.
Now how would YOU deal with that little problem in your society?
After years of evaluation and appeals and more appeals he will probably be sentenced to death. This is done at a great cost to us while he gets to sit around and paint pictures or write books that he will sell and make millions on because everyone wants to see what goes on in such a dark twisted mind. All this time Tracy's family is living with her ghost. As long as that leach is alive, they will know he took their loved one and his life goes on.
So what to do with a monster that is known to put no value on a human life? Let him go to kill again? Keep him locked away for another eighty years with free board and medical? A colony where all of them could live together killing one another?
The cold fact is we just don't care and you wouldn't either. If it was the warm, caring life of your daughter that was taken from you, you would not care what happens to the man who took her life. Admit it!
Yes, we still have a more barbaric society. It is inherent by the very nature of the founding of the United States.
It wasn't pussy, lazy, holier-than-thou groups that came here and tamed this land. Have you ever personally talked to someone that help settle Denmark? No! Because it has been there since rocks were invented. I have pants as old as our country. Tell us how civilized your country was when it was 300 years old. That would be like, viking, right? And you criticize my views on how to treat murdering scum?
Maybe someday we will be as civilized as Japan but for now...
In Texas, if you kill someone... we kill you back!

Anonymous Tuesday, September 1, 2009 1:46:19 PM

Anonym writes: So, your excuse for society not picking up on this individual before he decided to blow someones brains out(Do you really think any person on their right mind would do that? Doesn't it at all seem interesting to you, that there might be underlying cause?) is that the US were founded by... Uh... Europeans? You went through the industrial revolution, and claim to be(at least to some extent) the pinnacle of western society, yet you still choose to uphold stupid principles as "an eye for an eye". Texas seems like a pretty fucking scary place to me, at least, if you or anyone in your family get sick, your social security system will he... Oh wait... Nothing.

Anonymous Tuesday, September 1, 2009 1:49:11 PM

Mads(from Denmark) writes: ^ That was me by the way ;). And I want to apologize for the harsh tone in my comments, it's me getting all worked up - that's not okay of course.

Rickcwbywz Tuesday, September 1, 2009 5:43:58 PM

Well, Mads, it should only be a scary place if you are a cold blooded killer. If you are willing to take a gang and sneak up on a 60 year old woman in the black of night and stab her 42 time and watch her blood drain on to the floor while you rummage though her purse for $23... don't come to Texas. When something like this happens in your family, you would do the injection yourself.
I guess things would be better if we had good.... Social Security????? Hummm We should get right on that.
Seems you have issues beyond protecting murders. Sounds like you just hate Americans. I'm glad you have straightened up all the problems in Denmark and able to turn your concern to us. We should be fixed up in short order.

Just so you know... I didn't have an Industrial Revolution. I didn't settle America. I'm not European. I don't claim to be the Pinnacle of anything. I'm not on Social Security. I'm not a politician, I am just one vote.
I'm just a regular person, living in Texas that gets "all worked up" when people kill my friends. I can tell from your tone, it has never happened to you.

Anonymous Monday, January 11, 2010 6:02:36 PM

Dennis writes: First of all I miss you My Angel! Let me Have that piece of shit for one minute I would take care of the problem. As far as Haley is concerned she needs to get the same as him. I just dont get it! every day Tracy crosses my mind we were not apart long but at rarely went more than a couple of days we didnt talk. I played it over n over in my mind if I had never left would not have happened. Haley would not have been allowed to see that piece of shit...I still wait for my phone to ring and catch myself wanting to call her..

Rickcwbywz Monday, January 11, 2010 6:29:23 PM

It is like living with a ghost. She is still here. We think about her every time we pass her place. It must be so hard for her loved ones and our heart really goes out to you.

Rickcwbywz Monday, January 11, 2010 6:54:47 PM

Juvenile murder suspect back in Bastrop court
December 22nd, 2009

Bastrop, Tx–Haley Bellard, 15, was in state district court here Dec. 22 when her lawyers and prosecutors agreed on who will administer psychological exams to help the judge decide whether she will be tried under adult or juvenile rules on murder charges linked to the August death of her mother, Tracy Bellard of McDade.

When exam report results will be completed and when the court will hear evidence and arguments on the prosecution’s motion to proceed under adult criminal law is not yet certain, said 423rd District Judge Chris Duggan, who is handling the case.

Joseph Douglas, 18, is also charged with murder in the death of Tracy Bellard. He is being held in the Bastrop County Jail under $500,000 bail. Haley Bellard is being held in a juvenile detention facility in Seguin.

Investigators allege that Haley Bellard and Douglas were romantically involved and that Tracy Bellard sought to interfere in the relationship before she was shot to death in mid August at her McDade home. The body was subsequently taken to a site and burned in a brush pile near where Douglas was living close to Smithville, according to investigators.

Anonymous Tuesday, February 9, 2010 8:37:07 PM

Anonymous writes: I knew Yolanda I worked for Yolanda at the restaurant. Tracy was my waitress and I was her cook. Haley used to watch my daughter from time to time. I loved Tracy as a sister. Tracy did have her own demons that she dealt with. I did witness somethings about Tracy and Haley that were not perfect but for Haley to be involved in this kills me.

Anonymous Tuesday, April 27, 2010 7:47:50 AM

Anonymous writes: In the end there its stated Douglas made similar allegations on his own family. I do know for a fact, he was removed from his home and that his father and mother forced him to watch them have sex while showing a porno. He went to live with another family member until he was sent to the boys homes and had recently been released as he neared his 18th bday. He developed a relationship with the minor and refused to stop seeing her despite criminal charges. This info comes from someone who played a role in the removal of the boy from the school system for inappropriately touching boys and girls and drawing graphic depictions of multiple ppl having sex at age 8. Unfortunate, this sweet lady crossed his path. Douglas is a truly sick, and a great deal of his family is just as sick. Living in a small community, you can just tell when an entire blood line is bad news. This guy needs an injection. Texas justice system is bogus tho, they usually convict the innocent

Rickcwbywz Tuesday, May 25, 2010 3:24:23 AM

UPDATE
Juvenile to be tried as adult

Joseph Dewayne Douglas, who was charged with murder in the death of Tracy Bellard of McDade, remains in the Bastrop County Jail.

His juvenile girlfriend, and the daughter of Bellard, will be tried as an adult, the result of Monday's hearing into the case.
The juvenile has been in a state detention facility waiting the outcome of the hearing on the state's request to transfer her into the adult court system.

Judge Chris Duggan, 423rd District Court, gave up the juvenile court's jurisdiction over the minor child, freeing her to be tried as an adult.

Tracy Bellard was allegedly shot by Douglas and her body was transported to his grandparents' home, thrown on a brush pile and burned. The juvenile daughter allegedly witnessed the act.

The juvenile was 14 when the murder occurred and she will be 16 in November. She is currently being held in the Bastrop County Jail under $100,000 bond.

Anonymous Saturday, June 26, 2010 1:35:02 PM

Jen writes: Rick, Please keep us updated on this case. I knew Tracy when we were young girls. I live in Alabama and have wondering about the case. Thank you.

Rickcwbywz Saturday, June 26, 2010 3:06:16 PM

Trial date has not been set but you can be pretty sure it will be moved to another county.
I will do my best to keep this updated.

Anonymous Sunday, August 1, 2010 5:05:44 AM

Dennis B writes: It been a year now Ma and Poppy it hasn't gotten any easier. Tracy I. Love you and miss you angel. Your birthday came and it hurt so much. I still wait for you to call me. I have had many dreams of our life together prissy misses her Momma. I miss holding you in my arms and going to the lake. My love and prayers go out to Wendy. Ma ma and Poppy. I went by our old house and it looks horrible. I miss our gardening together and hunting pecans. I miss you so much. I love you Tracy!! May justice come swiftly. Dennis

Rickcwbywz Friday, November 5, 2010 4:04:23 AM

In today's Elgin papaer

Douglas gets 35 years for murder after plea

Joseph Douglas was handed a 35-year prison sentence on Oct. 22 after pleading guilty to the murder of McDade resident Lynn Bellard in August 2009.

The sentence was handed down by Judge Chris Duggan of the 423rd district court, following a plea agreement recommended by District Attorney Bryan Goertz.
Douglas allegedly shot Bellard and burned her body, which was found on Aug. 18, 2009 on property belonging to his grandparents in Smithville. He will be eligible for parole after serving half his time and will receive credit for 432 days served in jail.

Douglas was accused of murdering Bellard with the apparent cooperation of her 14-year-old daughter. Both were charged with first degree murder.

Before the murder, Douglas had been charged with harboring a runaway, indecency with a child and criminal trespass after a complaint was filed by Bellard.

After Bellard turned up missing, the Bastrop County Sheriff's Office obtained a search warrant for the property where Douglas lived with his grandparents in Smithville. Bellard's charred remains were found near a burned brush pile.

Claudette claudette.bb Sunday, November 14, 2010 1:38:06 PM

Whoa! What justice is there in that little bit of time he received ? That is sooo fucked up! My heart goes out to all the family and friends, what a tragic loss.

Anonymous Wednesday, January 19, 2011 9:15:52 AM

Anonymous writes: Such a tragedy! No true justice for Tracy! No one deserves to die like she did except for those who killed her or were a party to this. That being said, Tracy did parade a whole slew of men in and out of her home right in front of the eyes of her daughter. What a role model for her little Haley. It is no wonder that Haley became what she did trying to emulate her mother's behavior. They are so impressionable at that age. She was forced to grow up too fast in the environment her mother created. Sad for all involved. Love your kids, be good role models for them.

Anonymous Wednesday, June 15, 2011 6:47:15 PM

Dennis Blair writes: To My Angel Tracy Bellard Taken From us 08/14/2009. Its all most your your birthday again my love. Its been near 3 years since you were taken away from us. I miss you so much not a day goes by I dont think of you. It feels like yesterday this happened. Everything seems to have just disolved I feel cheated! that is selfish I know but my Angel I should have been home. I remember when we were introduced at Mimi G's I fell in love with you right then, a week later we were inseperable. Tracy "you saved me" more than once. When I woke up from that short comma and saw you we cried together because death was to close. That Saturday when Wendy called me concerned about you missing a soft psrt of my heart died! I have the memories and small things with pictures, notes and voice mails saved. I am going to ride with you in my heart I so miss the squeeze as you held on tight riding to Grannys in Winchester Tx . I miss you my Angel I can smell the White Diamonds perfume on your pillow. I can see you but its not the same. Baby you are Loved Ma,Poppy,Wendy,Denise and me Please dont forget me Angel Tracy I love you! Dennis Blair

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